Summer of Soul at Bridport Arts Centre

Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson… 

More than forty hours of incredible footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural festival sat in a basement for 50 years as this ground-breaking music event, not to say watershed historical moment, gradually faded from popular consciousness. Director Questlove’s film not only rediscovers some of the best of the musician’s performances, but also employs interviews with attendees, musicians and other commentators to provide rich and moving social context.

Rotten Tomatoes  99% critics score.

USA 2021. Director Questlove. 117 mins. 12

Showing as part of our One Day Film Festival celebrating the greatest concert and music festival films. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making it a date – or bring a date! If music be the food of love the play on!

Special offer: book all 4 One Day Film Festival films and save 25%. 

With thanks to Clocktower Records and Vinyl Saturday for their support. For the love of vinyl, always!